Local society notes honor students and family events
Dozens of Columbus area residents are listed in the local personals and announcements. Doane College dean's list includes Larry Neujahr and James Eberly, while Doane College and Mankato State grads are noted. Family milestones include Mike Moersen's high school graduation and Sandy Aerni's Columbus High School diploma, with many relatives attending. Local gatherings feature weddings, dances, and summer lessons advertised. Local officials report a $1,000 Ak-Sar-Ben grant to Nance County Fair for a stew barn and renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doane College
Crete
Larry Neujahr
Columbus
Susan
Dixon Bowman
Cynthia Joseph
James Eberly
David City
Katherine Kratchivil
Madison
Elizabeth Bish
Fullerton
Jeffrey Rodgers
Kevin Welsh
Nance County Fair Association
Ak-Sar- Ben
Omaha
Eugene J. Lassek
Deaths and Funerals in Osceola area services listed
Several memorial notices from Columbus and surrounding towns outline funeral plans and family details for Karl Ellsworth, Theresa Bernt, Newell Westcait, Gus Meyer, Clarence Nemmer, Florian Placzek, and related relatives. Dates, church names, burial sites, and survivors are given, with service times and locations for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Shelby
Karl Ellsworth
Bmmett
Idaho
Kepner- Roberts
Osceola
Marguerite Miel
Columbus
Bill Ellsworth
Shelby, Bernt
Theresa Bernt
Regis Watts
St. Bonaventure Catholic Church
St. Bonaventure
McKown Funeral Home
Platte County
Bernt
Morys Haven
Bor
Tarney
Henry and
Anna (Seberger) Greisen
Gust Bernt
St. Anthony Catholic Church
Platte Center
St. Bonaventure Church
St. Ann Society
Christian Mothers
Floyd
Madeline) Arnsmaith
Martin
Hot Springs
Louis
Ralston
Jim
Evelyn) Davis
la Mirada
Calif
Raymond
Jack
Loraine) Cotie
Fairfax
Anna Gilsund
Wheaton
Mian
Helen Campbell
Las Vegas
Nev
Sophie Diederich
Hilger
Jake
Yank
Max
Pete
Westcott
Penn
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Creston
Newell J. Westcait
David Nelson
Fairview Cemetery
Gass- Haney Funeral Home
Hemmer
Clarence Nemmer
Mitchell
Humphrey
St. Francis Catholic Church
Holy Family
Lindsay
Visitation
Duesman Funeral Home
Loup Substation Showcases Low Profile Design and Landscaping
The Loup substation on Maple Park street 33rd Avenue near Lost Creek School features a low profile design and landscaping to reduce environmental impact. Kenneth E Smith of Loup's Hydro Division led the design with Fred Aernl Canal Superintendent Irv Road and Don Lovell overseeing site work. Columbus Retail crew energized the facility under Gordon Buchholz and John Madelski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Power
Lastnet
En Maple Park
33Rd Avenue
Trom Lost Creek School
Kenneth Eb.smith Loup
Hydro Division
Fred Aernl
Irv Road
Don Lovell
Schmitt Chosen ARC President in Platte County
Duane Schmitt was elected president of the Platte County Association for Retarded Citizens. Don Borer named vice president, Howard first secretary, and Margaret Bowe treasurer. Board members include Virginia Lippstreit Lucile Miller Barbara Lynch Phyllis Urkoski and Dan Sack. Installation set for June 24 at Pawnee Park east shelter with Youth ARC helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Schmitt
Platte County Association For Retarded Citizens
Don Borer
Howard
Margaret Bowe
Virginia Lippstreit
Lucile Miller
Barbara Lynch
Phyllis Urkoski
Dan Sack
East Shelter
Pawnee Park
The Road Back: Reconstruction Revives Memories
Exarea man Glenn Meyer, born north of Calumibus, is featured in Thursday's Omaha World Herald pictorial. The piece covers the Meyer family’s Omaha tornado experience, cleanup efforts, and hopes to rebuild, with Glenn identified as the son of Metta Seltje Meyer of Premont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumibus
Glenn Meyer
Omaha World Herald
Meyer
Omaha
Glenn
Metta Seltje Meyer
Premont
Area residents entertain guests
Area residents hosted or visited with relatives and friends from Independence Missouri Colorado Washington California and nearby towns. Gatherings included the Gilpatricks and Harris, the Cocksons and Kurt, Bearden, Speden, Hiller Kallenbach DeFord McGaffin and Hollenback plus extended family during the week and Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellwood
Bill Gilpatrick
Independence
Dorothy Harris
Dick Ludwig
Colorado
James Cockson
Kurt. Blondell Bearden
Grand Island
Michard Speden
Chewelah
Wash
Edna Hiller
Glenn Kallenbach
Maude Kallenbach
Pearl Lombard
Mory Dan
Roseville
Calif
Rose DeFord
DeFord
Tim McGaffin
Bradshaw
Burt McGaffin
Ken Hollenback
O'Neill
Leigh gym fire damages coaches room and lockers
A fire alarm at 11 pm Wednesday triggered a blaze of undetermined origin in the Leigh High School gym coaches room. Fire damaged football lockers and athletic equipment, with charred double doors and peeling finish near the gym entry as Fire Marshall Larry Prochop investigates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LEIGH
Leigh High School
Lee Rottman
Larry Prochop
Albion
Hearing Set on Duncan East Project at NRD Meeting
A public hearing on the Duncan East Project is on the agenda of the Lower Loop Natural Resources District meeting at 8 pm on June 10 at the Ord headquarters. The session will cover a legislative report Corps of Engineers dredge and all regulations budget considerations and resources requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan East
Lower Loop Natural Resources District
Ord
Corps of Engineers
Seek Acker replacement at Nebraska Lincoln
University of Nebraska Lincoln forms search committee for a new vice chancellor for agriculture and natural resources after Duane Acker moves to Kansas State University. The panel includes staff students and Nebraska agricultural industry representatives including John Klosterman of David City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James. &. Zumberge
Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Duane Acker
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Nebraska
John Klosterman
David City
Hospital Report Dismissals and Births at Local Hospitals
Birth announcements list a son to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Zach nine pounds six ounces at 2413 40th Street on May 30 and a son to Mr and Mrs Larry Wallingford Rt 2 Columbus nine pounds six ounces on May 30. Dismissals include Mrs Michael Arends and daughter Petersburg Mrs Merlin Chana and son St Edward Mrs Steve Kruse and daughter Columbus and Mrs Darre Kruse Crestan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Placzek
Laurin Buzynski
Florian J. Placzek
St. Anthony Catholic Church
McKown Funeral
St. Bonaventure
Bit Street
Omaha Veterans Hospital
Jai
Agnes
Liss) Placzek
Tarnov
Balbina J. Zoucha
Tacnov
Columbus
Union Pacific Railroad
St. Anthony Church
Joe
Granview
Wash
Leo
Ted
Ambrose
Florian Jr
James
Omaha
John
Terry) Cash
Silver Creek
Glen
Minnie) White
Grandview
Ralph
Vi) Kanitz
Buena Park
Calif
Clarence
Mary Ant) Zelasney
Bernard
Virginia
Sally Jane
Tony
Pete
Mike
Solana Osf
Rose Torczon
Sophie Boris
St. Mary Hospital
Lawrence Zach
40Th Street
Larry Wallingford
Rt. 2
Michael Arends
Petersburg
Merlin Chana
St. Edward
Steve Kruse
Darre) Kruse
Crestan
Columbus City Briefs Highlights Local Incidents And Events
Two accidents were investigated by Columbus Police Friday at 6th Street and Lord Avenue and at 6th Street and Carrie Myer Lane. Damages include 725 dollars to cars and 50 to a city park post and cable. The Hormane Society lists dogs and puppies for adoption. The 51 reading club begins at Columbus Public Library, and driver education participants should report to Columbus Senior High. Jesus Christ Superstar screening set for CHS auditorium with UMYF sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atvidents
Columbus Pulige
Bernard Gall
David City
James Cunyoning
Rt. 3
6Th Street
Lord Avenue
Jerald O'Hare
Columbus Senior High
Motally
Community calendar for Columbus area clubs and events
June calendar lists meetings at Columbus area organizations including Lions Rotary Sertoma Chamber of Commerce and more with dates June 1 through June 6. Activities include dinners receptions installations board meetings city council and club gatherings at Holiday Inn Louie's Restaurant Masonic Temple and VFW Hall. Names mentioned include Irene O'Brien Eric Freeman Beth Burdines and Rev J Gradon Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gradon Wilson
Holiday Inn
First Methodist Church
Lions Club
Irene O'Brien
Eric Freeman
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Rotary Club
Louie
Chamber Board of Directors
Chamber
City Council
Council Chambers
P.m
Loup Power
VFW
VFW Hall
Optimists Club
Keen Kormer
Kiwanis Club
Janio'y
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Mark Moersen
New York
Jackie Husmann
Rick Wegner
Country Ramblers
New Haven
Hay Aerni
John F. Kennedy College
Wahoo
Sui
National Honors Society
Debbie
Sandy
Jeannie
Danny Aemi
Walter Aemi
Rose Ludwig
Orville Hartman
Diane and
Hachael
Denver
Steve Spence
Seneca Kan
Dave
Ray Aemi
Lf.k. College
Columbus High School
Walter Aerni
Hose Ludwig
Rtobert Aerni
Jim Ludwig
Irma Marty
Russell
LaVonne Aerni
Frank J. Aerni
Danny
Debbie Aerni
John Whitehead
Vic Male
Mel
Orville Hadwan
Diane
Seneca
Kan
Lesiaks
Threse L. Klug
Mankato State College
Mankato
Minn
John Kiuver
Gillette
Wyo
Fred Kluver
William Kluver
Billings
Mont
Olympic
Jordan's Hone Improvements
John. Burns
Bridget of
Lincoln
Jack Cronin
Robert Burns
Monroe
Manore
Walter Gregorius
Walter Jr
Norfolk
Charles Gregaorius
Columbia, Mo
Leonard Kircher
Orange and
Garden Grove
Dean Hassan Sun
Micer's
L.E. Greenwald
Mark Greenwald
Wayne High School
Robert Greenwald
Wayne
PeeWee & Lovie
Micer’s
Foy DeLarm
Charles Kirchners
THE
Kimberlys. Huss
E. Banchero
Iowa State University
Ames
Iowa
David W. Kaan
Francis J. Eksiein
Dwight
Mount Moon's
Televian
Rose Swan
Edie
St. Peters Parish Hall
Fullerton Urkoski Orchestra
Roland Kiuver
Boston
Walter Kiuver
Red Kluver
Seward
Roland
John Lauber
Terry” Robinson
UNL Letterman
V.F.W
College of St. Mary
Adelaide Haney
Marcia Shadle
Loree Lawson
Genoa
Diane Polodne
Clarkson
Caralee Sprunk
Sat
Sun
Jerrold P Hoeft
Floyd Millers
Henry Hoeft
Mary Bock
Wina . Staub
Sheppard
Wichita Falls
Tex
Elmendorf
Anchorage
Alaska
North Platte
Barbara Baue
Linda McNair
Imperial
Canada
sKr
Emma Schneider
Council Bluffs
Nielsen Chevrolet
Hayles Lodge
Brice (LaVae) Pearson
Juneau
Donald
Parnell Elaine
A. A. Meyer
Edith McGuire
Belpre
Trinity Lutheran Memorial Fund
Loup
Schmitt
ARC
Barbara Ingwersen
Agricultural Park
Trom Eft
Allan Poulas
Schuyler
Greg Wilke
Bottom
Gordon Kosch
Lor Hermsen
Chris Nelson
Bryan Ulrich
John Miyoshi
Tom Meysenburg
Robert Voboril
Rogers Farm Equipment
Case Power and Equipment
Platte County Agricultural Society
Duncan
Seek Acker
Behlen Community Hospital
Francis Harms
E Mil Huhman
Lawrence Leimser
Arnold Lachnit
William San Filipo Kirkland
Kaw
Columbus, Nervosne
Columbus Telegren City Briefs
Hormane Society
Culumbus Public Library
CHS
UMYF
Columbus Area
Jobs Daughters
Masonic Temple
Fine Beth Burdines
Leonhard
Conoco
Hard Ave
Nebr
Steve Newman
McQueen William Tawih
Allews
Holden Kath
Faye Dunaway
Susan Richard Astaire
Blakely Chamberlain
Robert
Robert Tomes Simpson
Vaughn
Wagher
Fred
Hri
Allien
Williams
Pachaard Peartin Stern Bai
Leno
Scott
Jerry
Scott Nelson
Jerry Frinze
Marshall-Nelson Agency
Ting
Tonite Late Show
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